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Home My WebLink AboutWS 1 - Joint Meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission: Comprehensive Plan UpdateCONSULTANT PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW: WS 1 By: Christopher Shires, Principal at Confluence Planning 1 r I ®'�qcl CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org -----__ ...a....r..■■...r........... r.■�. *��......0 .r.• Public and Stakeholder Engagement Results October 21, 2025 conFLuEncE 1. Engagement Overview 2. Stakeholder Interviews + Focus Group Results . Statistically Valid Survey +. Key Themes + Takeaways . Questions + Comments 06. What's Next .aa..air.air.aY.■a..■•...r...r......Y..ir..ir..ar..ir.air.•ir••i..■Y.*�..*r...r..■■.��..iY..ir..if.air.�i..ai..ai..aa.•aY..a..rr..rr..ra. ■r..ir.aii.pia.AiY.*i..ai..ai..aa..aY..a..rr. Overview Public Engagement included: Community Listening Sessions (S) Neighborhood Workshops () Special Pop-up Events () Strategic pportunitiCharettes () in! 1,5227Vis E0 �7 252 Contributions isitors D 0 1 Contributors IOWA CITY 6 Welcome! W irr)nwtorhoInrraCityromnraharrawPPlanFn arrarr.VOb-;ita!thofmjofkxvaCitymaxritAtohapn the process of updating dr. Lampirrhrnsrra Pan to cmaw a to-g tum-esion =or the mrnrnunny through. Ym- and heyonLL 7h"s roLkgM) 1 &moan pfcaess M11 Indude nu ay opportunlde= tcfpubli--engagwnEnt and feedbac L 7h1;-&*bslte v ilj serwe as ar Fifkwmat*n and engppmerc htib Throughout the Project. Be sue to €heck bark s91 Lhe WLnLup'.IaLeS grid p-aviUriripuiUn [tie nld-i! 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Focus groups were hosted in - person at City Hall. 10 focus groups were organized with attendees. Q0 Develope Iii Property Ow Stakeholder Interviews Housing Environment and I Q Climate Arts + Public AO Spaces Development 01 Transportation Social to Services Focus Groups Northwest + Southwest • City should growwest of Highway 218 • Need improved sidewalks, crossings, and bike/recreational trails • Highway 1 is hard to cross and is a Farrier to pedestrians and bicyclists * Deed to extend bus service to the West • Spread affordable housing throughout the city Central • Highway C is hard to cross and is a barrier; need to improve crossings • Allow rnoreflexibility for adaptive reuse of existing buildings • Protect existing single-family residential development from dense development with buffering + transitions • Traffic calming on residential streets North + Northeast • Limited retail growth + vacant first floor mixed -use buildings • Expansion of student housing is changing the neighborhood - property maintenance • Need a sound wall for 1-80 • Consider missing middle housing for affordable housing over multi -family, especially for infill projects South Central, South, + Southeast * Incentivize reduced retail rent rates to increase retail in the area • Support and provide incentives for redevelopment of vacant parking lots • Expand the trail network • Extend evening hours and Sunday service for the busses * Identify areas for new mobile home parks DA NIT Planning District Focus Group f 10 Focus Croups Non -Downtown Businesses • Inconsistent application of building and fire codes between different inspectors • Reduce parking standards and increase flexibility • Allow outdoor patios for reta i I • Stop requiring first floor retail for new downtown buildings Housing * h1IMBY-ism is limiting residential development • Issues with form -based code * City regulations make it hard to develop • Allow taller residentia I buildings -increase height limit Bicyclists + Pedestrians • Bike sharrows are not worth the paint • Need to male safe for children • Prefer separated bike trails over on -street trails + protected lanes • Improve Highway 6 crossings • Reduce residential parking requirements • Increase housing incentives + programs • Eliminate one-way streets • Prioritize, bikes + pedestrians over cars • Regional transit for V of students • Mobility lanes + safety education Focus Croups Climate Action Commission • Weave the Ci&s current • climate action plan throughout the new comprehensive plan • Consider impact to the existing ecosystem + environment when considering new development, especially greenfield development City should conduct an inventory of the existing natural environment, including identifying all nature plant and animal species and their numbers Planning and Zoning Commis ion Iowa River and 0 Define specifics affordable aterbodiesshould be housing goals treated as amenities & Highway is a barrier Support annexation for Compact, urban growth development Create homeownership Regional connectivity programs needs .aa..air.air.aY.■a..■•...r...r......Y..ir..ir..ar..ir.air.•ir••i..■Y.*�..*r...r..■■.��..iY..ir..if.air.�i..ai..ai..aa.•aY..a..rr..rr..ra. ■r..ir.aii.pia.AiY.*i..ai..ai..aa..aY..a..rr. Overview +7 completed surveys were I I td x at a level f confidence of % (Mar in of Error + - +. ). • Design to ensure results are statistically valid and representative Administered by mail, phone, and onlire platforms with translated forms for language spoken in household Follow-ups andu t d by text, email, and social media to random sample of residential addresses in Iowa City na. iFw`py Pv��y�'�v��18� �LffT" t woo 0( CA ' µOf- M., Location of Surrey Respondents r� . •a ■ dP lv�7 I RE Overall, Perceptions of the City are Strong The City rated significantly above the national and regional averages for all the perception -related ratings on the survey National Averages: Perception of the City As a place to live Iowa City 94.8% U.S. 48.5% Difference + . 6 Overall qualitrof public education 7 B'Yo +7.5° L3% As a place to raise children 90.5% 61.4% 29.7% As a place to retire 73.7% 51. % 22.1% As a place to work 77.3% 57.1% 20.2% Regional Averages: Perception of the City Iowa City 94,8% Plains Pegion +9.4% Difference 45.4% s a place to lire As a place to raise children 90.5% 57.7% 32, Overall qualityof public education 78. % 47J% 37.7% As a place to retire 73.7% +7,2% 26.5% As a place to work 77.3% 5 .9% 24.4% Emphasis Items. Pespondents provided a range of selections when asked which of these items she u l d receive the most errs phasic over the nett five years. While parks, education, water, and public safety topped the importance ratings, education, preservation of existing and the development of affordable housing, as well as climate action and public safety were the items respondents errant to see the City emphasize most. Level of Importance of the Following Topics by percentage of respondents aarlcsr recreation, and ape space Education water/sewer se rui ce Publ is safety Climate action Employment opportunities Flooding, street drainage, and stormwater runoff Maintaining community identity, uniqueness, & quality of 1ifie Sidewalk connectivity Bike paths and trails Services and facilities for the unhoused onuvntown atmosphere Freserratian of existing & development of affordable housing variety of housing types Historic preservation Managing futtire growth through land use policy Appearance of commercial areas Traff l c congestion PopuIatfon growth 24°A I:, 2196 2M 8% - 34% 9% r 32% 8% ase 8996 10% 4C 35 7% 7% 34 12% S9� 46% 11 fi90 23i6 11"�6 74b 36% 12% 8% . 529b 15% 8% 27 17% 6% AL 1g9G 8 kamim 2r,% 24 , 20% 40% 60% 30% 100% ■ Very Important (4) ■Somewhat Important �31 Not Sure (2) =blot Important (1) Level f Agreement with the Following Stat m nt About What the Future of Iowa City Should Include by percentage of respondents more sidewaIksrwalking paths, and trails 37% 28% More affordable housing 28% 1S% 7% Better management of newvgrowthand developmen 43% 23% 491 more bicycle paths and routes 34% 22% 8% More housingforfamilies 42% 26% 4Y6 More housing f-or smaller householdF, .36 26% 4 snore parks 41% 25% 6 Mor@restaurarrts, entertainment, and cultural activities 41% 29% 6% More h-ousing for seniors X 31% 6% Add itionaI recre3tionfaolit ies $96 31% 8% Better public transportatlon 33% 7% Better traffic flow onmajorcity streets 32% 10% A stranger city identity 44% 7% more attractive entrance and commercial corridors 40% 19% More housing in and around Downtown 43% 20% More hauling for college students 44% 3246 Grow and expand the city boundaries ILL 47% 19% D% 20 4D% 50% Sao 100% MStronglyAgree (5)=Agree(4) WeutraI[3) idisagree(2/1] rFul u Preferences Respondents selected more affordable housing and more Sidewalks, walking paths, and trails as the to items that respondents believe best represent their vision for the future of the City. More housing for college students and expanding the City boundaries were the lowest priorities Number and Variety of Places to Live,, Work, , and Shop in Iowa City That Respondents Would Like to See by percentage of respondents Daycares 29% Pulalie parks, playas, or open spaces 30% Senior housing 41% Arts and/or cultural facilities 46 Restaurant, coffee shop, bakery, etr. 49% G rocery stores, ph a rmacy, and CR her shops for riec essities SZ% Entertainenent establishments 52% Food trucks 46% 9% Accessory dwelling units 34% 23% Single-family houses 51% 6% specialtylboutigrrehndependent retai 54 5% Townhornes and duplexas 53% 15 Mixed -Use developments 46% 27% Sports facilities 61% 15% Apartments or condominiums 47% 30% Microbrewerie3lDistillene5 5496 2896 Personal services 78% 7% Officeslbusiness parks for large employe 52% M I}rive-through Cae Service$ 60% 32% Contractor shops and storage 73% 22% Bars 44% 52% Self storage faclIitIas 9296 44% 0% 2096 40% 60% 80% 100% =More(3j AbotA the Same t2) : :Fewer(1) rFul u Preferences Respondents selected more day are r public parks, plazas, or open spaces as the two items that respondents would like11ke to see in future of the City. Bars and self storage facilities were the lowest dell red. .aa..air.air.aY.■a..■•...r...r......Y..ir..ir..ar..ir.air.•ir••i..■Y.*�..*r...r..■■.��..iY..ir..if.air.�i..ai..ai..aa.•aY..a..rr..rr..ra. ■r..ir.aii.pia.AiY.*i..ai..ai..aa..aY..a..rr. Key Themes + Takeaways Housing for All Sustainability + Ni Resiliency Culture + � Economic Placemaking 'Development Transportation City + Mobility *I Services Parks + Community Recreation Collaboration Housing for All Includes housing affordability, variability, ility, nd accessibility. Culture + Placemaking Includes m m u n ity identity enhancements through intentional branding f entrances as well as developing third spaces. Sustainability + Resiliency Includes responsiveness and resiliency t changing climate conditions and increasing bi div rsit .6 � Economic Development Includes strategic investment into economic development through incentives and programs, as well as attracting Mild ar + development f Iowa a Piver Transportation ♦ + Mobility Includes pedestrian + cyclist safety} expanding public transit accessibility: and improving sidewalks and crossings. Includes improving u rr nt park experiences and expanding future recreational opportunities -such a the Iowa fiver or future sports park and fields. City � Services Includes enhancing city provided services and amenities and may include programs and incentivesircentives to encourage development. Community • Collaboration Includes strengthening private -public partnerships and collaborating with local organizations and entities, including the University of Iowa and local non -profits. .aa..air.air.aY.■a..■•...r...r......Y..ir..ir..ar..ir.air.•ir••i..■Y.*�..*r...r..■■.��..iY..ir..if.air.�i..ai..ai..aa.•aY..a..rr..rr..ra. ■r..ir.aii.pia.AiY.*i..ai..ai..aa..aY..a..rr. Questions and Comments D E ZIOA Ni Housing for All Sustainability + Resiliency Culture + � Economic Placemaking 'Development Transportation City - + Mobility Services Parks + 0 Community Recreation 0 Collaboration .aa..air.air.aY.■a..■•...r...r......Y..ir..ir..ar..ir.air.•ir••i..■Y.*�..*r...r..■■.��..iY..ir..if.air.�i..ai..ai..aa.•aY..a..rr..rr..ra. ■r..ir.aii.pia.AiY.*i..ai..ai..aa..aY..a..rr. Phase 1. Existing Conditions Analysis Project Kick -Off Meeting and City staff Public Outreach PIan Bi-Weekly Check -In Meetings City Council rnforrnatiori Meeting. (2-3 meetings) Project Kick -Off with CPSC (CPSC #1) Project ► 01;i-Ae Laurtck+ Statistically Valid Community Survey Existing Conditions Analysis Review Meeting wl CPSC ICPSC U2) Existing Conditions Analysis PeviewJoint Works hopvwl PC • CC Engagement * Publicity Review with City staff Online Engagement Community listening Sessions. (5 meecings) Stakeholder interviews + Focus Group Meetings 5tra teg is Opportunity C h a rettes (2 cha reties) Special Events {5 ewnts] Public Meeting How -To Guide Public VisioniW Neighborhood Worksh*s (6 meetings) Public Input + Survey Results R&Aevw wlCPSC MCP 43) Department Head Key Recommendations Rev►ew Meeting Draft PIan Review MOOtingswlCPSC (CPSC #4-8) Stakeholder Interview+ Focus Group Follonrw-Ups Draft PIan Public Open House (4 pwnts) Draft Plan Joint WoFkshop vw/ PC and CC Public Comment and Peview Period November 14, 2024 December 2024 Ongoing throughout planning prncrSSS ongoing startrrig on January 21, 2025 January 22, 2025 7anvary 202S February-Mlay 2025 March 10, 2025 May 6, 2025 March 2025 Beoirts in Marco 2025 arrd continues through TO adOp4i6n March -August 2025 May 2025 Augu 51 2025 March -August 2026 Available Starting March 2025 i�1��11i1I March,Aupust 202S September 4, 2025 September 2025 1111111111 Septemb ar 2025-0,ncembor 202S February 2026 February 2026 February 2-D26 March 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing April 2026 City Council Public Hearing May2026 PC Planning & Zoning Commission OC City Council CPSC Camprehensiv* Plan Steenng Committee PRESENTATION CONCLUDED I r I CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org